Technique Week: Finding your findings

Nope, that’s not a typo. “Findings” is bead jargon that means, “all the other stuff you use to make a project.” This includes things like necklace or bracelet clasps, earring wires and any other little parts you can think of. I touch on some of the basic stuff here. (This is by NO means a definitive guide.)

And if you’re wondering why this is important: Findings hold jewelry together, like duct tape holds the world together. So findings are like the duct tape of beadwork. Yeah. … OK, that didn’t make a lot of sense, but I promise you, something here you will find useful. (I hope.)